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Definition of viscount

viscount

/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/
vis · count
Plural:viscounts
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Adjective:viscountal
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• noun

1

A British or European nobleman ranking immediately below an earl or count and immediately above a baron.

Example

"Upon the death of his father, the eldest son inherited the title of viscount and the family estate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The 's' in 'viscount' is completely silent, so the word is pronounced 'VYE-kount'.

• Nearby Words

viscerally
viscose
viscosity
viscount
viscountess
viscous
viscousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French viscounte and Old French visconte, from Medieval Latin vicecomitem ('deputy of a count'), combining Latin vice ('in place of') and comes ('companion' or 'count').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viscount. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viscount
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